Delivery Driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Sell products over established routes
• Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Follow directions and read map
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone
• Gloves
• Pager
• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits